When I got my first OtterBox case I found myself pondering the company name written across the back, wondering what the fuzzy water animals had to do with my new protective case. In this article, we’ll answer that question and dive into the history of one of the world’s best-known brands in iOS device protection. Read on to learn all about the company’s founders, the evolution of the brand’s waterproof technology, and the genesis of the company’s adorable mascot.

Google voice actuated search is out. Finally. Its pretty good. Works just like in the promo film. A few tips though, make sure you speak clearly and slowly. Do not blur your words together.
Another tip, say ‘Maps …. Berkeley’ to get maps up. When you click on the first return, it will give you the option to take that search to google maps. There is a search ‘maps’ option, but it does not take you to maps. Bummer.

Due to what I imagined must be the enormous computing power required, I didn't think I'd see the day very soon when one of my favorite Applications, Google Earth, would see the light of day on the iPhone.

How wrong I was. The wizards at Google have done it again and the results are nothing less than spectacular!

Bloomberg Mobile is a free app for the iPhone and iPod Touch bringing you financial information from the world's most trusted source for financial information. This is the only application that I use every day on my iPhone.

Since we carry our iPhones (and sometimes iPods) with us no matter where we go, why not carry a few documents as well? I choose three application that are useful for using your iPhone as a remote storage device. If there is one I missed that offers unique functionality, please let me know.

This week Google took a big step toward meeting the needs of iPhone users by optimizing search results for your iPhone screen — no more scrolling from side to side. Simply go to Google's site via Safari and do a search. Not only are the results optimized, but local search results have more convenient Get Directions and click-to-call links. You'll need version 2.x of the firmware to access the optimized site.

Well, we knew it was hot. And now the official sales results show that the iPhone 3G topped the charts in the third quarter, surpassing the Motorola Razr, which had help the top position for 12 consecutive quarters. You can read more about this in a report on CNet.

The report says that Apple sold nearly 7 million iPhones in its fourth quarter, and is on track to easily surpass its goal of selling 10 million iPhones in 2008.

If you want to transfer files from machine to machine on your network (without using a USB drive), there is a very simple application available in the iTunes App store called "Files lite". Look under the Productivity category to find it. It is an ingenious and free (if somewhat limited) way to turn your iPhone or Touch into a network attached storage device, as well as expand the ability to share files.

Many carriers offer the ability to connect your laptop to the Internet by using your mobile phone as a sort of modem. It's often called tethering. That way you need not be in the vicinity of a wireless hotspot to go online with your laptop — you're able to connect wherever you can get a cell phone signal. This functionality is very convenient — but hasn't yet been available to the iPhone. However, an AT&T executive recently mentioned at an event that tethering was coming.

You need to keep your XS Max safe, and you also need the versatility to mount, hang, and view your iPhone anywhere. The Rugged Case by Rokform comes with a built-in magnetic attraction that won’t damage electronics or other everyday items like credit cards that are sensitive to magnets. Attach your Rugged Case to the fridge and use your iPhone as a recipe book without worrying about messy ingredients smudging your display. Use the included adjustable car vent mount to navigate to your destination when driving, knowing your iPhone will be safe from any sudden jolts. Pick up your Rugged Case for the XS Max today.